Policies

Sexual and Relationship Misconduct Policy

Sexual and Relationship Misconduct Policy

When a student or employee reports an incident of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, whether the offense occurred on or off campus, the College will provide a printed copy of this policy, which includes the following written notifications:

Options for, available assistance in, and how to request changes to academic, living, transportation, and working situations or protective measures (Interim Measures);

Procedures victims should follow, including the importance of preserving evidence (Steps to Take Immediately Following Sexual or Relationship Misconduct);

How and to whom the offense should be reported (Reporting a Violation of this Policy);

Options about the involvement of law enforcement and campus authorities (Law Enforcement);

How the institution will protect the confidentiality of the parties involved (Official Reporting Options), including Clery Act reporting and disclosures (Federal Statistical Reporting Obligations and Federal Timely Warning Reporting Obligations), as well as accommodations or protective measures provided to victims (Interim Measures);

A list of existing Campus and Community Resources for counseling, emergency/safety/security, health, legal assistance, mental health, student financial aid, Title IX coordinator, victim advocacy, visa and immigration assistance for students and employees is included in the Clery Annual Security Report and can be found at https://www.central.edu/policies/policy/682.

This Policy and the Investigation/Determination Processes are intended to fully comply with Title IX and any related federal guidance, and will be interpreted and applied by the College accordingly. As such, they are in lieu of and supersede any contrary policy/process/provision contained in Central’s Student or Employee Policy documents. (Applicable Faculty Bylaws provisions will continue to apply to the extent they are consistent with applicable law). Updated December 3, 2015.